Wi-Fi DUAL-BAND AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER

AC1200 DB
User Manual

F9K1113 V1 8820-01108 Rev. A00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Whats in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advanced Tools & Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Belkin Router Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adding Computers to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Updating Your Router via Your System Tray or Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Updating the Routers Firmware via the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resetting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Additional Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Adding USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

USB Print and Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Website Filters by Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IntelliStream QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
IPv6 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Getting to Know Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

GETTING STARTED

Whats in the Box

Initial Setup

AC1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router

Ethernet cable (attached to router)
Power supply (attached to router)
Network information card (attached to router)
Belkin Setup CD with User Manual
Quick Setup Guide

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.

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Steps 1 & 2

How to Set It Up
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Connect Your AC1200 DB Router

1. Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply.
2. Connect your Router to your modem using
the cable (already attached).

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N150/300/450
Steps 3 & 4

3. Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply.

4. Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.
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Run the Installer Software

Insert the included CD into your computer. It should run automatically;
if not, find the setup program and open it. Follow the prompts.
The setup software will configure your Internet connection
and let you know when things are working.
If you have DSL, you may need a username and
password from your Internet provider.

Setup

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1. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.

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2. After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the
network name and password from the network information card that
is stored in the foot of your new Belkin Router. Store the card under
the base of your Router for future reference.

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3. A progress screen will appear while additional software is

installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once
finished, a Success message will appear indicating that you
are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router.
During setup you may be asked for additional information.
You may need to enter a username and password provided by your ISP.
This username and password is likely to be found on materials that
came from your ISP when you signed up for service. If necessary, you
may need to contact your ISP to retrieve your username and password.
If you have a static IP address, you may need to enter
additional information also provided by your ISP.
If your computer doesnt have a wireless adapter, or the setup
software is unable to control it, you may be asked to connect
your computer to the Router with a network cable.

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Advanced Tools & Settings

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 youd like to change these settings
without running through the setup process again, this is the place.

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The Belkin Router Manager

Router Settings
User Manual

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 Routers 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.

Network problem detected

Networked USB Devices
Backup your files and folders
Video Mover
Check for Updates
Options
Exit

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.

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Adding Computers to Your Network

Using the CD

Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming

systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps.

1. Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD

doesnt open automatically, browse to your CD
drive and open the Belkin Setup CD icon.
2. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.
3. After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the
network name and password from the network information card
that came with your Router. This card is most likely now located
underneath the foot of your Router in the provided card slot.
4. A progress screen will appear while additional software is
installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once
finished, a Success message will appear indicating that you
are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router.
Note: The setup software runs only on Windows and Mac OS X systems.

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Manual Setup

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Connect to Your Router

Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router.
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.

Cant 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.

If not, please proceed to Manually Set Up

Your Internet Connection on page 13.

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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.
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 youd like to add to your network.

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http://router/
Internet Status: Connected

Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Use a browser to visit http://router/
The router homepage should appear.

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,
youre done! You can surf the Internet.

You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/

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Internet Status: Not Connected

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DHCP Client List
Static Route
Internet WAN
Connection Type
DNS
MAC Address
Wireless
Channel and SSID

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

If a password screen appears, press Submit.

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Dynamic Connection
Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection.
Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Lets try dynamic
first. Select Dynamic from the menu that appears and press Next.

A service name is generally not required. Hit

Apply Changes. The Router will restart.

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Internet Status: Connected

PPPoE Connection
Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
Select PPPoE this time and press Next.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says Connected,

youre done! You can surf the Internet.

If these steps do not work, try restarting your

modem and repeating the process.
If not, well try a PPPoE connection next.

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Internet Status: Connected

Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and
click Apply Changes. Ignore the other fields. The Router will restart.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says Connected,

youre done! You can surf the Internet.

If these steps do not work, try restarting your

modem and repeating the process.

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Connect Your Wireless Devices

Android
(phones and tablets)
1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network.

iOS
(iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks.

1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item.

3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked

to do so, enter your network password.

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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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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Adding USB Devices

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Adding a Drive

Adding a Printer

You can share a USB hard drive or flash drive to your network via
your Routers USB port. Once connected, you can share files and
music with other computers and devices within your network.

You can add a printer to your network via your Routers

USB port. Once connected, you can print from various
computers and wireless 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.

Plug your printers 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 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.

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.

A few USB hard disks require more power than the Routers 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.

Note: Each computer that will use the printer must have
both the Belkin software and the printers 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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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).

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USB Print and Storage Manager

Guest Access

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 Routers 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).

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.

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.

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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 Changes, your Router will start applying
your changes.

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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.

Website Filters. Powered by Norton

2. You are routing traffic through a proxy server.

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

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

unsafe and inappropriate websites on any device on your network.

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

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IntelliStream QoS

There are two ways to enable IntelliStream:

IntelliStream is a feature of Belkin routers that prioritizes video

and gaming traffic for a better online entertainment experience.

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.

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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.

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Refresh This will retest your Internet speed.

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 Changes, your Router will save your changes.

When you click Apply Changes, your Router will save your changes.
IntelliStream is now enabled.

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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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Front Panel
B) W i-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 WPSenabled computer or other device.

A) Router Status Light

Your Routers status is shown by the light on the front.

Solid Blue: The Router has made a secure connection

with the computer or other device.

Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source.

Amber: A connection was not created.

Blinking Blue: The Router is starting up.

Solid Blue: The Router is connected to the Internet.
Blinking Amber: The Router cant detect the modem. Either the
modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive.

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Back Panel

A
B

A) Modem (WAN) Connector

C) USB 2.0 Ports

D) Reset Button

Connect your modem to this

port using an Ethernet cable.
B) Wired (LAN) Connectors

USB printers, disks, and other

USB devices plugged into these
ports will be shared on your
network. Each USB port has a
light that indicates its status.

Connect computers and other

wired network devices to these
ports using Ethernet cables.

Off: No USB device is

connected or the attached
USB device is not in use.

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.

Blinking: Please wait to unplug

the device until the light turns off.

E) Power Connector

On: The USB device is connected

and being shared on your network.

Connect the included power

supply to this jack.

C
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Technical Features

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.

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.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can easily make changes to your Routers advanced
settings through your web browser. These changes can
be made from any computer on your network.

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.

Belkin Router Monitor

The Belkin Router Monitor application helps you to monitor
your Routers status and change network settings.

SPI Firewall
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your
network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses.

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.

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System Requirements

Setup Software
A computer running Windows XP SP3 or higher, Windows
Vista, or Windows 7; or Mac OS X v10.5 or above

Router

Minimum 1GHz processor and 512M BRAM

Broadband Ethernet Internet connection with RJ45

600MB of free hard-drive space for installation

At least one computer with:

Installed network interface card and TCP/IP networking protocol
RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

Memory Safe and USB Print and Storage Manager

Internet browser

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

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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 its 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.

3. Click Login in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The

Router does not ship with a password, so just click Submit.

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.

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6. Select Enable by clicking the radio button and then

click Apply Changes at the bottom of the screen.

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.

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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 computers 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.

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Updating the Routers Firmware via the Web Interface

The following steps show you how to update your Routers
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.

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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.

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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 Routers interface.

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.

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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.

10. Click the Update button.

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Resetting the Router

Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults

Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds, and
then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily
flash. The Router light will begin to blink. When the Router
light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

Reset Button Red

The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function
improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Routers 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.

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Restoring the Router to Default Settings

Using the Web Interface

Symptoms
3. Click Login in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The
Router does not ship with a password, so just click Submit.

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.

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4. Click on Restore Factory Defaults in the lefthand column under the Utilities heading.

5. Click on the Restore Defaults button.

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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.

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.

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Troubleshooting

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.

The Setup CD does not automatically start.

1. Make sure that the wireless hardware on your

computer is turned on, if available.

If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD-ROM, your
computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically.

2. Try connecting your computer to one of the four wired

ports on the Router with an Ethernet cable.

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.

3. Ensure that the Router is on. The front-panel light should be on.
4. Unplug the Routers 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.

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Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet.

Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the

Web. The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber.

If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to

the Internet, please check the following items:

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

Ethernet cable via the Routers one WAN (modem) port.

1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup.

2. Unplug the modem from its power source and make sure
that it goes dark. Then reapply power to the modem.

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 ISPs domain may be at the end of the
name. Example: [email protected]. The @myisp.com part of
the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.

3. Unplug your Routers power supply, wait 10 seconds,

and plug it back in. This will cause the Router to try to
reestablish communication with the modem.

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

to Manually Configuring Network Settings in this
manual for an alternative setup method.

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Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the

Web. The light on the front of my Router is solid amber.

I cant 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 Routers wireless network. Please refer to Adding
Computers to Your Network in this manual for instructions.

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 ISPs domain may be at the end of the
name. Example: [email protected]. The @myisp.com part of
the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.

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.

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.

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I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly and my

network name is not listed in Available Networks.

My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent,

suffers from weak signal, or Im having difficulty maintaining a
VPNconnection.

1. Verify that your Router is on and the front-panel light shows solid blue.

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.

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.

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 channelDepending 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 rateLimiting 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 cards connection. In
the properties dialog, select the Configure button on the General
tab, then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property.

Ive 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.

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 cards user manual.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 863 characters of your choice,
including spaces and punctuation, OR a 64-digit hexadecimal
number (using only the numbers 09 and letters AF).

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I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent

Privacy (WEP) security on my Router.

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.

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.

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.

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 (09, AF.. For example, C3 03 0F AF 4B
B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 EE 74 is a valid 128-bit WEP key.

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A disk I plugged into the USB port is not showing

up on my computer or in Memory Safe.

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 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.

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. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use

it while the disk is attached to your Router.

2. To print to a printer attached to the Router, your computer must have

that printers driver installed. Please check that the driver is installed.

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.

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 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 Routers 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 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.

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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 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 Belkins 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.

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.

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How to get service.

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

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.

1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 Waterfront

Drive, Los Angeles, 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.

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

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES

FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles,
CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device,
F9K1113V1, 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.

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:

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.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

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.

F CC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the users 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.

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