Belkin F9K1118V2 AC1800 DB WI-FI DUAL-BAND AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER User Manual
Belkin International, Inc. AC1800 DB WI-FI DUAL-BAND AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER
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User Manual
F9K1118v2 8820-01245 Rev. B00
WIRELESS AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER
AC1800 DB
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ........................................... 1
What’s in the Box ............................................. 1
Initial Setup.................................................. 1
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ...................... 10
Additional Capabilities ...................................22
Adding Other USB Devices ...................................24
USB Print and Storage Center ................................. 25
Guest Access ............................................... 26
Media Server by myTwonky ...................................27
Website Filters. Powered by Norton ............................28
Intellistream QoS ............................................ 29
IPv6 Configuration ...........................................32
Getting to Know Your Router ..............................33
Front Panel .................................................33
Back Panel .................................................34
Technical Details ........................................35
Technical Features ..........................................35
System Requirements........................................ 36
Using Your Router ....................................... 37
Auto Update on Your Belkin Router............................. 37
Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............38
Resetting the Router ......................................... 41
Restoring your Router to Factory Default .......................42
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...................44
Troubleshooting .............................................44
Technical Support ...........................................49
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty......... 50
Regulatory Information ...................................53
FCC Statement..............................................53
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What’s in the Box
AC1800 DB Wireless AC+ Gigabit Router
Ethernet cable (attached to router)
Power supply (attached to router)
Network information card (attached to router)
Quick Setup Guide
Initial Setup
Where to Place Your Router
For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in
an open location, away from large metal objects and magnets
such as those found in speakers. Raising the Router above
floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal.
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
How to Set It Up
Connect Your AC1800 DB Router
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.
Connect your Router to your modem using the cable
(already attached).
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.
Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.
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GETTING STARTED
Connect to Your Router
Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router.
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.
For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please
see the “Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 20.
When requested, please enter the password
(security key) provided on the card.
When your device has connected to the Router, use a browser
to visit http://router/. The router homepage will appear.
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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. This can take anywhere from
30 seconds to 3 minutes depending on your connection type.
If your Router is unable to establish an Internet connection
on its own, you may be asked to restart your modem or
provide a username and password if your connection requires
one. Follow the on-screen instructions provided.
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GETTING STARTED
Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a
firmware update available and offer to install it. Please
allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update.
If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed.
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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.” (Note: The
password must be at least 8 characters long.)
If you changed your network name and password, make note
of it on the service card located on the foot of the Router.
You will then have to connect to the new network.
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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” to proceed.
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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. If you wish to
download and install any of these software programs,
simply click on the button appropriate for your device.
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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,” “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.
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.
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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 16 for a
description of the connection types.
If the selected connection type requires additional information (such
as an ISP username and password), the system will ask you for it.
At the next screen you will be invited to change your
network name and password. Reusing your previous
network name (SSID) and password makes connecting
your existing devices to the new router much easier.
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GETTING STARTED
If you decide to change these settings, then enter the
new values and click “Save and Continue.” (Note: The
password must be at least 8 characters long.)
If you changed your network name and password, make note of it on
the service card located on the foot of the Router. You will then have
to connect to the new network. Please refer to page 20 to do this.
Click “Great, what’s next?”
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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” to proceed.
At the next screen you can download optional
software that was bundled with your Router.
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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.
When finished installing optional software, click
“Thanks, take me to the dashboard.”
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.
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GETTING STARTED
PPPoE Connection
Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.”
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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.
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GETTING STARTED
Android™
(phones and tablets)
1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network.
2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks.
3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked
to do so, enter your network password.
Connect Your Wireless Devices
iOS
(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.
Mac OS® X
Your Mac® provides a menu of available wireless networks
at the right end of the menu bar.
1. Click on the icon showing wireless waves.
2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears
there. If asked to do so, enter the network password.
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GETTING STARTED
Windows® 7
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).
Windows Vista® and Windows XP
Your device provides a menu of available wireless
networks at the right end of the task bar.
1. Right-click on the icon that shows a computer with
wireless waves (XP)
or two computers (Windows Vista).
2. Choose “View Available Wireless Networks (XP)” or
“Connect to a network (Vista)” from the menu.
3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked,
enter your network password (network key).
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Adding USB Devices
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
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.
You can manually check the status of your shared drive
by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager. 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.
You can manually check the status of your printer by visiting
the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin
icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar
(Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a printer on your network,
please see the “Troubleshooting” 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.
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
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.
Computers running the Belkin USB Print and Storage
Manager will be able to make use of the shared device.
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Optional Software
USB Print and Storage Center
The USB Print and Storage Center 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.
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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.
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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. Your Router will begin to make your
content available to other devices on your network automatically.
If you want to configure Media Server by myTwonky, visit
http://router/ and choose “Media Server.”
There are several settings in the configuration page:
DLNA Server: Enables or disables your media server
Server Name: The name under which other devices will see
your content
Refresh: Re-scans your USB storage devices for
media content
Shared Drives: Shows information about and status of each of your
attached drives. You can see the name of the drive,
its capacity, and whether media is being served from
it or not.
When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes.
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Website Filters. Powered by Norton
Web filters provide 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 a site should be added to the filtering
list, submit a request at safeweb.norton.com.
Content 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
computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Intellistream QoS
Intellistream prioritizes video and gaming traffic for
a better online entertainment experience.
There are two ways to enable Intellistream:
Run a Speed Test:
In order for Intellistream to provide you the best media experience,
your Router needs to know what your approximate Internet speeds are.
Click “Run a Speed Test” and the test will begin.
Once complete you will see the results.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Intellistream is now enabled.
Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds.
If you do not know your Internet speeds, contact your ISP.
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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. Pass-through is not efficient and is not recommended for
consistent use.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER
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 WPS, refer to page 9.
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.
Front Panel
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C
D
E
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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.
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.
Back Panel
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Technical Features
Integrated 802.11ac 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
UPnP 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.
Integrated 4-Port 10/100 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.
USB Port
The USB port lets you plug in printers, hard drives, and
other USB devices to share across your network.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
System Requirements
Router
Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or
DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection
At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter
TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer
RJ45 Ethernet networking cable
Internet browser
Setup
A computer running Internet Explorer® 8 or higher,
Firefox®, Google Chrome™, or Safari®
Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM
Or a smart device running iOS or Android operating systems
USB Print and Storage Manager
Windows XP SP3 or higher, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7; or Mac OS X v10.5 or above
Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM
50MB of free hard-drive space for installation
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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.
You can choose to download the new version or ignore it.
You will see a series of prompts warning you that the firmware is
about to be updated. Please do not disconnect the power from
the Router at this time as it could cause the system to fail.
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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 (refer to image).
4. Open a web browser on the computer.
5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or
“http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your keyboard.
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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. Your file name will vary
depending on your model and version.
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9. Click the “Update” button.
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. Click “OK” once more.
Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully.
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.
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USING YOUR ROUTER
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 5 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.
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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. Open a web browser on the computer.
2. In the address bar of the web browser, type
“http://router” or “http://192.168.2.1”.
3. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column under
the “Utilities” heading.
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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.
Note: This may take several minutes.
Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings.
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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” on page 20 of 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.
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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.
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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/” 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. Under Security Mode, select WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK).
3.Select “WPA/WPA2” from the drop-down menu
under the Authentication heading
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 “Save” to finish. Your wireless connection is
now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless
network will need to use the new key.
Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless
connection, you will have to re-connect to the
Router after changing any security settings.
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.
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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. Under Security Mode, select the “128-bit WEP” option.
3. 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.
4. Click “Save” 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.
1. Try unplugging and re-plugging the disk. Please check that
the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router.
2. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use
it while the disk is attached to your Router.
3. The Router supports FAT16, FAT32-, or NTFS-formatted
disks. 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.
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A printer I plugged into the USB port is
not showing up on my computer.
1. 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. 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. Try unplugging and re-plugging the device. Please check
that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router.
2. 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.
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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
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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES
FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista,
CA 90094, TEL: 1-310-751-2816,declare under our sole responsibility
that the device, F9K1118v2, 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.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external
antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a
manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal
operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, 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 and
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasethedistancebetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperienced
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To
maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational
frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is
programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Modifications
TheFCCrequirestheusertobenotiedthatanychangesormodications
to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc.,
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada
Rules. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To
maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are
restricted to indoor usage only.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B conforme
a la norme NMB-003 du Canada
Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS standards of the Industry
Canada 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.
Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR- standards d’Industrie
Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son
fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce
dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris un brouillage
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC 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.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
rayonnements IC 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.
Caution
(i) ) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz
is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users
(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and
5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause
interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11
can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
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Avertissement:
(i)les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 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;
(ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les
utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs
principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5
350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer
du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
This radio transmitter (IC: 3623A-F9K1118V2/ Model:F9K1118v2)
has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna
types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant
un gain maximal de PCB dipole antenne avec G%L>@ Une antenne
à gain plus élevé est strictement interdite par les règlements
d’Industrie Canada. L’impédance d’antenne requise est de 50 ohms.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le
présent émetteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d’un
type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pourl’émetteur
par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de
brouillage radioélectriqueà l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il
faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité
nécessaire àl’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 3623A-F9K1118V2/ Model:
F9K1118v2) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque
type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette
liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué,
sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
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.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en
association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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.
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