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AC900 DB Wi-Fi® Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router

USER MANUAL

8820-01287 Rev. A00

F9K1117V2

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

Guest Access

Media Server

Website Filters by Norton

IntelliStream QoS

IPv6 Configuration

Getting to Know Your Router

Front Panel

Back Panel

Technical Details

Technical Features

System Requirements

Using Your Router

Enabling Auto Update on Your Router

Updating Your Router via Your System Tray or Menu Bar

Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface

Resetting the Router

Restoring your Router to Factory Defaults

Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface

Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty

Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

Getting Started

What’s in the Box

AC900 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band 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.RaisingtheRouterabovefloorlevelcan

improvethestrengthofyourwirelesssignal.

HowtoSetItUp

Connect Your AC900 DB Router

1. Turn off your modem by

disconnecting its power supply.

2. Connect your Router to your

modem using the cable (already attached).

[You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG QIG_F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf]

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port). Also, new belkin branding on the side, suggest saving new image as a different file

name>]]

3. Power up your modem by

plugging in its power supply.

4. Power up your Router by

plugging in its power supply.

[You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG QIG_F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf]

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port). Also, new belkin branding on the side, suggest saving new image as a different file

name>]]

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.

Advanced Tools & Settings

[SCREENSHOTOFADVANCEDMENUsetupadvanced2.png]

Aftertheinitialsetupiscomplete,youhavetheoptiontochangesettingslike

yournetworkname,securitytype,andpassword.Tomakethesechangesand

others,clickontheAdvancedToolsiconattheCDSetupmenuandselectone

ofthefollowingsettingsthatyouwouldliketochange:

NetworkName&Security

Personalizeyournetworkname(SSID),password,andstrengthof

wirelesssecurity.

InternetServiceProvider&LoginSettings

HaveyoumovedorchangedInternetServiceProviders?Ifyou’dliketo

changethesesettingswithoutrunningthroughthesetupprocessagain,

thisistheplace.

The Belkin Router Manager

[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.

Adding Computers to Your Network

Wirelessdevicessuchascomputers,networkprinters,andgamingsystemscan

connecttoyourRouterwithafewsimplesteps.

Manual Setup

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.

[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.

[Diagram of connecting to SSID screenshot – needs creating, take

direction from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided]

When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided

on the card.

Take a moment to look at the light on the front of the Router. If it

is solid blue, your Router was able to connect to the Internet

automatically.

[Image of front of the router with blue LED (needs creating)]

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.

[Image of browser showing the router homepage – see “Tested

QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for guideline]

You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/

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.

[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07

14.pdf” provided for guideline]

If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left.

[Zoomed in image of the “Connection Type” option in the

homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for

guideline]

If a password screen appears, press “Submit.”

[Image of the login screen showing the submit button – see

“Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for guideline]

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.”

[Image of the connection type screen with dynamic

selected – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for

guideline]

A service name is generally not required. Hit “Apply Changes.”

The Router will restart.

[Image of the service name page – see “Tested QIG 2011 07

14.pdf” provided for guideline]

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,”

you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07

14.pdf” provided for guideline]

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. Select

PPPoE this time and press Next.

[Image of the connection type screen with PPPoE

selected – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for

guideline]

Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet

provider and click “Apply Changes.” Ignore the other fields. The

Router will restart.

[Image of the PPPoE page – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf”

provided for guideline]

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,”

you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07

14.pdf” provided for guideline]

If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and

repeating the process.

[Be sure to use the correct icons, see the QIG F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf for an

idea]

Connect Your W ireless Device s

iOS

( iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

1. Open the Set tings app and select t he Wi- Fi m enu it em .

2. Select your wireless network from t he list t hat appears there. I f

asked to do so, enter the net work passw ord.

Ma c OS® X

Your Mac® provides a m enu of available wireless networks at the right

end of t he m enu bar.

1. Click on t he icon showing wireless waves.

2. Select your wireless network from t he list t hat appears there. I f

asked to do so, enter the net work passw ord.

Android

( phones and t ablet s)

1. Open t he Set tings app and select Wireless and Net work.

2. From there, select Wi-Fi t o see the list of available net works.

3. Select your wireless network from the list. I f asked to do so, enter

your net work password

W indow s® 7

Your com put er provides a m enu of available wireless networks at t he

right end of t he task bar.

1. Left- click on t he icon t hat looks like signal st rengt h bars.

2. Select your wireless network from the list. I f asked, enter your

net work password ( net w ork key).

W indow s Vist a ® a nd W indow s XP

Your device provides a m enu of available wireless networks at t he

right end of t he task bar.

1. Right- click on the icon t hat shows a com puter wit h wireless

waves (XP) or two com put ers ( Windows Vist a) .

2. Choose “ View Available Wireless Networks ( XP) ” or “ Connect t o a

net work ( Vista) ” from t he m enu.

3. Select your wireless net work from t he list . I f asked, enter your

net work password ( net work key) .

Additional Capabilities

Adding USB Devices

[USBINVITATIONDIAGRAM(TBD)]

AddingaDrive

YoucanshareaUSBharddriveorflashdrivetoyournetworkvia

yourRouter’sUSBport.Onceconnected,youcansharefilesand

musicwithothercomputersanddeviceswithinyournetwork.

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.

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).

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

theBelkinRouterManagericondisplayedinyoursystemtray

(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.



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

Media Server sends media from a USB drive attached to your Router to any UPnP

(Universal Plug-and-Play) or DLNA-compatible device on your network. These devices

include certain gaming systems, televisions, Blu-ray players, and cell phones.

There are several settings in the configuration page:

When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will start applying your changes.

Website Filters. Powered by Norton

Provides a first layer of whole-home Internet protection to guard you from unsafe

and inappropriate websites on any device on your network.

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.

Website filtering may not work as intended if:

1. You are connecting through a VPN router.

2. You are routing traffic through a proxy server.

3. You have previously visited the site and it has been stored in your cache.

4. You manually set the DNS servers on your device.

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.

Click “Run a Speed Test” and the test will begin.

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 “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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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updated.Yellowportisthe5thportdown(currentlyitisthe1stport).Also,new

belkinbrandingontheside,suggestsavingnewimageasadifferentfilename>]

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2.0Ports

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.

D)ResetButton

ThisbuttonisusedtorestartyourRouterinrarecaseswhenit

functionsincorrectly.ResettingtheRouterwillpreserveyour

settings.Thisbuttonmayalsobeusedtorestorethefactorydefault

settings.PleaseseetheTroubleshootingsectionformore

information.

E)PowerConnector

Connecttheincludedpowersupplytothisjack.

Technical Details

Technical Features

Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Draft 2.0) Wireless Access Point

Utilizing Dual-Band Network technology, your Router creates two

separate networks (one at 2.4GHz band and the other at 5GHz band),

allowing increased bandwidth to all your connected wireless devices and

computers.

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.

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility

The UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) feature in your Router offers

seamless operation of voice and video messaging, games, and other

applications that are UPnP-compliant.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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.

Integrated 4-Port Gigabit Switch

Your Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired

computers to share: printers, data, MP3 files, digital photos, and much

more.

2 USB 2.0 Ports

The USB ports let you plug in printers, hard drives, and other USB

devices to share across your network.

System Requirements

Router

Broadband Ethernet Internet connection with RJ45

At least one computer with:

Installed network interface card and TCP/IP networking protocol

RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

Internet browser

Setup Software

A computer running Windows® XP SP3 or higher, Windows

Vista®, or Windows 7; or Mac OS® X v10.5 or above

Minimum 1GHz processor and 512M BRAM

600MB of free hard-drive space for installation

Memory Safe and USB Print and Storage Manager

Windows XP SP3 or higher, Windows Vista, or Windows 7; or Mac OS X

v10.5 or above only

Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM

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. If you want to enable it, select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”.

Note: We recommend you use a computer that has a wired connection to the Router.

Setup steps:

1. Open a web browser on the computer.

2. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1”.

3. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a

password, so just click “Submit”.

4. Click on “System Settings” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading.

5. Toward the lower-half side of the screen you will find “Auto Update Firmware Enabling”.

6. Select “Enable” by clicking the radio button and then click “Apply Changes” at the bottom of

the screen.

Updating Your Router via Your System Tray (Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac)

Once you have completed the setup process, you will need to update the new software for

your Router. This can be done easily via your computer’s system tray or menu bar.

Setup steps:

1. Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system

tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).

2. Select “Check for Updates” or “Update Available” from the menu.

3. You should now see the Belkin Updater window.

4. Click on the “Install Update” icon.

Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface

The following steps show you how to update your Router’s firmware using its web interface.

You do not need to be connected to the 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. Save the file to a location on your computer where you can get to it easily, such as your

desktop.

3. Connect the computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router.

4. Open a web browser on the computer.

5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your

keyboard.

6. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a

password, so just click “Submit”.

7. Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom of the left-hand menu.

8. Click the “Browse” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved

previously.

Note: The firmware version in the images below is depicted as an example. Your file name

will vary depending on your model and version.

9. 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.

10. Click the “Update” button.

11. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click

“OK”.

12. 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. Click “OK” once more.

Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully.

Resetting the Router

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.

Resetting the Router

Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The

“Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the reset is

complete.

Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults

Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it. The lights on the

Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light

becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

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. Open a web browser on the computer.

2. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1”.

3. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a

password, so just click “Submit”.

4. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading.

5. Click on the “Restore Defaults” button.

6. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure

you want to do this?” Click “OK”.

7. 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

mayvisithttp://router/andperformthesetupmanually.Please

see“ManualSetupUsingYourBrowser”earlierinthismanualfor

moreinformation.

BelkinSetupcannotfindmyRouter.

IfBelkinSetupisnotabletocommunicatewithyourRouterduring

theinstallationprocess,pleasecheckthefollowingitems.

1) Makesurethatthewirelesshardwareonyourcomputeristurned

on,ifavailable.

2) Tryconnectingyourcomputertooneofthefour“wired”portson

theRouterwithanEthernetcable.

3) EnsurethattheRouterison.Thefront‐panellightshouldbeon.

4) UnplugtheRouter’spowersupplyfor10seconds,thenplugitback

in.

5) Theremaybefirewallsoftwareonyourcomputerpreventingan

outgoingconnection.Youmaychoosetotemporarilydisablethis

softwarebeforeattemptingsetup.

IfBelkinSetupstillcannotfindtheRouter,youmightchoosetodo

amanualsetup.Referto“ManuallyConfiguringNetworkSettings”

inthismanualfordetails.

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.

2) 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. Example: “myname@myisp.com”. The

“@myisp.com” part of the user name may need to be typed as

well as your user name.

3) If you continue to have no Internet connection, refer to

“Manually Configuring Network Settings” in this manual for an

alternative setup method.

BelkinSetupcompletedinstallation,butIcannotbrowsetheWeb.Thelighton

thefrontofmyRouterisblinkingamber.

1) MakesuretheRouterisconnectedtoyourmodemwithan

EthernetcableviatheRouter’soneWAN(modem)port.

2) Unplugthemodemfromitspowersourceandmakesurethat

itgoesdark.Thenreapplypowertothemodem.

3) UnplugyourRouter’spowersupply,wait10seconds,and

plugitbackin.ThiswillcausetheRoutertotrytoreestablish

communicationwiththemodem.

BelkinSetupcompletedinstallation,butIcannotbrowsetheWeb.Thelighton

thefrontofmyRouterissolidamber.

1) Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup.

2) 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. Example:

“myname@myisp.com”. The “@myisp.com” part of the

user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.

3) 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.

4) You may need to configure your Router to meet the

specific requirements of your ISP. To search our

knowledge base for ISP-specific issues, go to:

http://www.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP”.

5) If you continue to have no Internet connection, refer to

“Manually Configuring Network Settings” in this manual for

an alternative setup method.

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“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

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.

3) UsingacomputerattachedtotheRouterviaanetworkcable,

visithttp://router/andensurethat“BroadcastSSID”isON.

Thissettingisfoundonthe“ChannelandSSID”page.

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 throughput performance between devices decreases

when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that

will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst

culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances.

Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move

farther away from the Router.

In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we

suggest temporarily moving the computer within 10 feet from

the Router if possible.

Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and

interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can

improve performance and reliability. See the section titled

“Changing the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to

choose other channels.

Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can

help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless

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” tab and select the rate property.

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. Note that all available transmission rates should

be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance,

see your wireless card’s user manual.

I’veinstalledthisnewRouterandsomeofmynetworkclients(computers,

gameconsoles,etc.)arenowunabletoconnect.

YournewRoutercamepre‐configuredwithanetworknameand

password,foundprintedonanattachedcard.Allclientsmustuse

thisnetworknameandpasswordtoconnectwirelesslytoyour

Router.Youwillneedtofindthenetworksettingsonyourclient,

selectthenetworknameprintedonthecardfromthelistof

availablenetworks,andenterthepasswordwhenpromptedtojoin

thewirelessnetwork.

DoestheRoutersupportWirelessProtectedAccess(WPA)security?

TheRoutershipswithWPA/WPA2securityturnedon.WindowsXP

andsomeoldernetworkhardwaremayrequireasoftwareupdate

tosupportWPA/WPA2.

IamhavingdifficultysettingupWPAsecurityonmyRouter.

1) LogintoyourRouterbyvisitinghttp://router/withyour

webbrowser.Click on the “Login” button in the top right-

hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your

password. If you have never set a password, leave the

“Password” field blank and click “Submit”.

2) Click“Wireless”intheleft‐handmenu.Thenclick“Security”

justbelowthat.

3) Selectthe“WPA/WPA2”option.

4) Enterapassword.Thiscanbefrom8–63charactersofyour

choice,includingspacesandpunctuation,ORa64‐digit

hexadecimalnumber(usingonlythenumbers0–9andletters

A–F).

5) Click“ApplyChanges”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.

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.

1) LogintoyourRouter.Visithttp://router/withyourweb

browser.Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand

corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your

password. If you have never set a password, leave the

“Password” field blank and click “Submit”.

2) Click“Wireless”intheleft‐handmenu.Thenclick“Security”

justbelowthat.

3) Selectthe“128‐bitWEP”option.

4) YoumaytypeinaWEPkeymanually,orgenerateonefroma

passphrase.Typeaphraseinthe“Passphrase”fieldandclick

the“Generate”button.AWEPkeyiscomposedof26

hexadecimaldigits(0–9,A–F).Forexample,C3030FAF4B

B2C3D44BC3D4EE74isavalid128‐bitWEPkey.

5) Click“ApplyChanges”tofinish.Yourwirelessactivity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.

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.

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

US

http://www.belkin.com/support

UK

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

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.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge

(except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin reserves the right to

discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty

to repair or replace any such discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is

unable to repair or replace the product (for example, because it has been

discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of

another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the

product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its

natural use.

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. The Belkin Product Warranty does not

protect against acts of God such as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism,

theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse,

damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized

program, or system equipment modification or alteration.

How to get service.

To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:

1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa

Vista, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days

of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:

a. The part number of the Belkin product.

b. Where you purchased the product.

c. When you purchased the product.

d. Copy of original receipt.

2. 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. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship

the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an

equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such

equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair

facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged

equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.

Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under

any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

How state law relates to the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE

ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED

BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION

OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

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, 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. Some states do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other

damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

*Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

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, F9K1117V2,

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

FCC Statement

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

Thisdeviceanditsantennasmustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatinginconjunction

withanyotherantennaortransmitter.



Thisdeviceisgoingtobeoperatedin5.5~5.5G(zfrequencyrange,itisrestricted

forindoorenvironmentonly.



For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be

operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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.

IC Statement:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.



CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBconformeálanormeNMB‐duCanada.



This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne

doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association

avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be

operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent

être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible.

The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce potential

for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une

utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de

satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHZ

shall comply with e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point

operation as appropriate.

Le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725-5825 MHz)

doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à

point, selon le cas.

The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of

information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to

prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive

codes where required by the technology.

Le dispositif pourrait automatiquement cesser d'émettre en cas d'absence d'informations à

transmettre, ou une défaillance opérationnelle. Notez que ce n'est pas l'intention d'interdire la

transmission des informations de contrôle ou de signalisation ou l'utilisation de codes répétitifs

lorsque requis par la technologie.

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 a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements lC établies pour

un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un

minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

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