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Belkin AC1900 DB User Manual

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Wireless AC+
Gigabit ROUTER
AC1900 DB
F9K1124
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  • Page 1 User Guide Wireless AC+ Gigabit ROUTER AC1900 DB F9K1124...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back Panel ...........................25 Technical Details ..................27 Technical Features .......................27 Using Your Router ..................28 Auto Update on Your Belkin Router ..................28 Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............28 Resetting the Router ......................30 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ........... 32 Troubleshooting ........................32...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started What’s in the Box • AC1900 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the router homepage. Click or tap the Detect my connection button in green. (If you would rather set up the router manually, click or tap the “set it up manually” link and proceed to page 10.) After several moments, your router should automatically detect your Internet connection and restart.
  • Page 7 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 or tap Save and Continue . (Note: The password must be at least 8 characters long.) If you changed your network name and password, make note of it on the service card located on the foot of the router.
  • Page 8 Simply complete each of the required fields and click or tap Complete Registration . If you don’t want to register right now, click or tap Register Later to proceed.
  • Page 9 At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with your router.

  • Page 10: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    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 or tap the button appropriate for your device. When finished installing optional software, click or tap Thanks, take me to the dashboard .
  • Page 11 Click or tap the “Set it up manually” link. Please select the type of connection your ISP provides. Refer to page 15 for a description of the connection types. If the selected connection type requires additional information (such as an ISP username and password), the system will ask you for it.
  • Page 12 Click or tap Great, what’s next? 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 or tap Complete Registration. If you don’t want to register right now, click or tap Register Later to proceed.
  • Page 13 At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with your router.
  • Page 14 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 or tap the button appropriate for your device. When finished installing optional software, click or tap Thanks, take me to the dashboard .
  • Page 15 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 click or tap Next. A host name is generally not required. Leave it blank and click or tap Save. The router will restart. If after a few minutes your Internet status says “Online,”...
  • Page 16 Note—If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process. PPPoE Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and click or tap Next.
  • Page 17 Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and click or tap Save. Ignore the other fields unless required by your ISP. The router will restart. If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,” you’re done. You can surf the Internet. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process.
  • Page 18 Connect Your Wireless Devices • (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears there. If asked to do so, enter the network password. •...

  • Page 19: Additional Capabilities

    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.

  • Page 20: Guest Access

    Guest Access You can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. The network name and password for the guest network is located on the network information card found under the foot of your router. A person using your guest network will be able to join without a password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web.
  • Page 21 Website Filters. Powered by Norton Website 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.
  • Page 22 There are two ways to enable Intellistream: 1. 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.

  • Page 23: Ipv6 Configuration

    Click or tap Save to save your changes. 2. Manually Enter: The download and upload speed fields are editable so you can set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, contact your ISP. Be sure to click or tap Save after entering your speeds. 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.

  • Page 24: Getting To Know Your Router

    Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel Router Status Light (A) • 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. •...

  • Page 25: Back Panel

    Back Panel Modem (WAN) Connector (A) Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. Wired (LAN) Connectors (B) Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables.
  • Page 26 USB Port (C) USB printers, drives, 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. •...

  • Page 27: Technical Details

    NAT IP Address Sharing To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per computer in your house, your Belkin router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to share a single IP address across your network.

  • Page 28: Using Your Router

    Internet as this interface is built into the router itself. Setup steps: 1. Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin support site. (Type your part number into the search box in the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title.) 2.
  • Page 29 5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192.168.2.1” and press Enter on your keyboard. 6. Click on Firmware Update toward the bottom right corner. 7. Click Choose File toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. 8.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Router

    11. Click OK at the second prompt telling you the router will not respond during the upgrade and warning you not to remove the power supply from the router. Resetting the Router Reset Button – Red The Reset button is for rare cases when the router functions improperly. A simple reset will restore normal operation while maintaining programmed settings.
  • Page 31 5. Click OK in the warning box that says, “Warning: All Your Settings Will Be Lost! Are You Sure You want to do this?” Once the restore is complete, the router will reboot. The process might take several minutes.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting My device can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. If the router status light is solid blue your router is connected to the Internet. Your device might not be connected to the router’s wireless network. Please refer to Connect Your Wireless Devices on page 18 for instructions.
  • Page 33 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 preconfigured with a network name and password. That information is printed on a card attached under the foot of the router. All clients must use this network name and password to connect wirelessly to your router.
  • Page 34 A drive I plugged into the USB port is not showing up on my computer. 1. Try unplugging the drive and plugging it back in. Check that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the router. 2. If your drive has an optional power supply, use it while the drive is attached to your router. 3.

  • Page 35: Technical Support

    What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Regulatory Information

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1124V1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 38 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 32 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-247 of the Industry Canada Rules.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 © 2016 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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