AC1800 DB Wi-Fi® Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router USER MANUAL 8820-01245 Rev.
Belkin International, Inc.
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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.
[SCREENSHOT OF SETUP MENU setup menu.png] 1) Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. [Diagram of bottom of the router showing service card – can be obtained from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided] 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. [SCREENSHOT OF SUCCESS setup success.
Advanced Tools & Settings [SCREENSHOT OF ADVANCED MENU setup advanced2.png] After the initial setup is complete, you have the option to change settings like your network name, security type, and password. To make these changes and others, click on the Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like to change: Network Name & Security Personalize your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security.
Adding Computers to Your Network Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps. Using the CD 1) Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t 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.
[Diagram of bottom of the router showing service card – can be obtained from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided] Can’t find the card? The default network name and password are also printed on the foot of the Router. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to the wireless network shown on the network ID card. [Diagram of connecting to SSID screenshot – needs creating, take direction from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.
established, the light will turn blue and then go out. If a connection is not established, the light will blink amber. You may repeat the process to try again. You can repeat this process for each WPS‐enabled device you’d like to add to your network. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/ The router homepage should appear. [Image of browser showing the router homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for guideline] You can also try visiting http://192.168.
If a password screen appears, press “Submit.” [Image of the login screen showing the submit button – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for guideline] Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let’s try dynamic first. Select “Dynamic” from the menu that appears and press “Next.” [Image of the connection type screen with dynamic selected – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.
PPPoE Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.” [Image of the connection type screen with PPPoE selected – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for guideline] Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and click “Apply Changes.” Ignore the other fields. The Router will restart. [Image of the PPPoE page – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.
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. Android (phones and tablets) 1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network. 2.
Additional Capabilities Adding USB Devices [USB INVITATION DIAGRAM (TBD)] Adding a Drive You can share a USB hard drive or flash drive to your network via your Router’s USB port. Once connected, you can share files and music with other computers and devices within your network. Plug your USB hard drive into the USB port on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your drive is available to computers on your network.
bar (Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a printer on your network, please see the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual. Note: Each computer that will use the printer must have both the Belkin software and the printer’s driver installed. If the print driver is not installed, you will be asked to install it by the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager. Adding Other USB Devices Other USB devices may also be shared via your Router. Plug your device into the USB port located on the back of your Router.
for the guest network is located on the network information card found under the foot of your Router. A person using your guest network will be able to join without a password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web. They will need to enter the guest password into this page to continue. Media Server Media Server sends media from a USB drive attached to your Router to any UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) or DLNA-compatible device on your network.
Website Filters. Powered by Norton Provides a first layer of whole-home Internet protection to guard you from unsafe and inappropriate websites on any device on your network. There are four different filtering options: 1. Block malicious, adult, and other non-family-friendly sites 2. Block malicious and adult sites 3. Block malicious sites 4. No filters If you think that there is a site that should be added to the filtering list, you can submit a request at safeweb.norton.com.
4. You manually set the DNS servers on your device. IntelliStream QoS IntelliStream is a feature of Belkin routers that prioritizes video and gaming traffic for a better online entertainment experience. There are two ways to enable IntelliStream: Run a Speed Test: In order for IntelliStream to provide you the best media experience, your Router needs to know what your approximate Internet speeds are. Click “Run a Speed Test” and the test will begin.
Once complete you will see the results. If your Internet speed is greater than 70Mbps when downloading, IntelliStream QoS will only improve your uploading experience. Refresh – This will retest your Internet speed.
When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will save your changes. Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, call your ISP. When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will save your changes.
IntelliStream is now enabled. IPv6 Configuration A new version of Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 128-bit address to implement additional features that are not present in current IP addresses. Contact your ISP to inquire about their support for IPv6. Pass-Through Devices connected to your Router can talk to each other using native IPv6 packets, but information will be sent to all connected devices. Pass-through is not efficient and is not recommended for consistent use.
Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel [DIAGRAM front.ai] A) Router Status Light Your Router’s status is shown by the light on the front. Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source. Blinking Blue: The Router is starting up. Solid Blue: The Router is connected to the Internet. Blinking Amber: The Router can’t detect the modem. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive.
Back Panel [R DIAGRAM FOR SHARE AND PLAY r_shareplay_back.ai] ] A) Modem (WAN) Connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. B) Wired (LAN) Connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables. C) USB 2.
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.
Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM 50MB of free hard-drive space for installation Using Your Router Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router has the capability to automatically check for a newer version of firmware and alert you when it’s available. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. By default this feature is disabled. If you want to enable it, select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”. Note: We recommend you use a computer that has a wired connection to the Router.
Updating Your Router via Your System Tray (Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac) Once you have completed the setup process, you will need to update the new software for your Router. This can be done easily via your computer’s system tray or menu bar. Setup steps: 1. Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). 2. Select “Check for Updates” or “Update Available” from the menu. 3. You should now see the Belkin Updater window. 4.
3. Connect the computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router. 4. Open a web browser on the computer. 5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your keyboard. 6. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”. 7. 8. Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom of the left-hand menu.
will vary depending on your model and version. 9. 10. Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the lowerright corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. Click the “Update” button. 11. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 12.
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.
5. Click on the “Restore Defaults” button. 6. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”. 7. The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. Note: This may take several minutes. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting The Setup CD does not automatically start.
may visit http://router/ and perform the setup manually. Please see “Manual Setup Using Your Browser” earlier in this manual for more information. Belkin Setup cannot find my Router. If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Router during the installation process, please check the following items. 1) Make sure that the wireless hardware on your computer is turned on, if available. 2) Try connecting your computer to one of the four “wired” ports on the Router with an Ethernet cable.
Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber. 1) Make sure the Router is connected to your modem with an Ethernet cable via the Router’s one WAN (modem) port. 2) Unplug the modem from its power source and make sure that it goes dark. Then reapply power to the modem. 3) Unplug your Router’s power supply, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in. This will cause the Router to try to reestablish communication with the modem.
Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Adding Computers to Your Network” in this manual for instructions. If your Windows XP computer is running SP2, you will not be able to set up the Router via the wireless setup process. You will need to either update to Windows XP SP3 or complete the setup via a wired connection. I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in Available Networks. 1) Verify that your Router is on and the front‐panel light shows solid blue.
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.
2) Click “Wireless” in the left‐hand menu. Then click “Security” just below that. 3) Select the “WPA/WPA2” option. 4) Enter a password. This can be from 8–63 characters of your choice, including spaces and punctuation, OR a 64‐digit hexadecimal number (using only the numbers 0–9 and letters A–F). 5) Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key.
5) Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection, you will have to re‐connect to the Router after changing any security settings. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only 64‐bit WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot connect to your network, try 64‐bit WEP.
A disk I plugged into the USB port is not coming on or remains on only for a short time. Some drives require more power than the Router’s USB port provides. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use it while the disk is attached to your Router. A printer I plugged into the USB port is not showing up on my computer. 1) Is the light on over the USB port that the printer is plugged into? If not, try unplugging and re‐plugging the printer.
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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.
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can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements lC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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