Belkin F9K1104V1 User Manual

WIRELESS DUAL-BAND N+ ROUTER

User Manual

ADVANCE N900 DB

F9K1104 v1 8820-00783 Rev. A03

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

What’s in the Box .............................................1

Initial Setup..................................................1

Advanced Tools & Settings.....................................6

The Belkin Router Manager ....................................7

Manual Setup Using Your Browser ..............................8

Adding Computers to Your Network .............................9

Using the WPS Button........................................11

Adding USB Devices .........................................11

Bundled Software ...........................................14

Additional Capabilities .......................................15

Getting to Know Your Router ..............................16

Front Panel .................................................16

Back Panel .................................................17

Technical Details ........................................ 18

Technical Features ..........................................18

System Requirements........................................19

Using Your Router .......................................20

Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router.....................21

Updating Your Router via Your System Tray (Windows)

or Menu Bar (Mac) ..........................................22

Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............23

Resetting the Router .........................................27

Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults .......................27

Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface ...28

Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...................31

Troubleshooting .............................................31

Technical Support ...........................................40

Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty.........41

Regulatory Information ...................................44

FCC Statement..............................................44

GETTING STARTED

What’s in the Box

ADVANCE N900 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router

CAT6 Ethernet cable (attached to router)

Power supply (attached to router)

Network information card (attached to router)

Belkin Setup CD with User Manual

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

Connect Your N900 DB Router

1) Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply.

2) Connect your Router to your modem using

the cable (already attached).

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

4) Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.

GETTING STARTED

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

GETTING STARTED

1) Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.

2) After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for

the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to the installation booklet. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference.

GETTING STARTED

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 doesn’t have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to control it, you may be asked to connect your computer to the Router with a network cable.

GETTING STARTED

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

GETTING STARTED

The Belkin Router Manager

The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Its icon indicates the current status of your Router and also allows you to access your Router’s settings to make changes. It also provides quick access to software that came bundled with your Router.

To access the Router settings, click on the icon and select from the menu that appears.

The status of your Router is shown by the Belkin Router Manager icon, which closely mimics the light on the front of the Router.

White: 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.

GETTING STARTED

Manual Setup Using Your Browser

In your browser, type “ht tp://router” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, type “192.168.2.1” in your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “ww w”). Then press the Enter key.

GETTING STARTED

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. 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.

GETTING STARTED

Manually

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

Your Mac networks at the right end of the menu bar.

1. Click on the

2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears

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

provides a menu of available wireless

icon showing wireless waves.

there. If asked to do so, enter the network password.

to do so, enter your network password.

Windows

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

Your device provides a menu of available wireless

and Windows XP

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 (Windows Vista) from the menu.

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

enter your network password (network key).

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 white while it listens for your Wi-Fi device. Once a connection is established, the light will turn white 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.

GETTING STARTED

Adding USB Devices

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 por t on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your drive is available to computers on your network.

You can manually check the status of your shared drive by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a drive on your network, please see the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

A few USB hard disks require more power than the Router’s USB port provides. In these cases, you may notice the drive failing to come on or remaining on for a short time. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use it while the disk is attached to your Router.

GETTING STARTED

Adding a Printer

You can add a printer to your network via your Router’s USB port. Once connected, you can print from various computers and wireless devices within your network.

Plug your printer’s USB cable into the USB port located on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your printer is available to computers on your network.

You can manually check the status of your printer by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a printer on your network, please see the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

Note: Each computer that will use the printer must have both the Belkin software and the printer’s driver installed. If the print driver is not installed, you will be asked to install it by the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager.

Adding Other USB Devices

Other USB devices may also be shared via your Router. Plug your device into the USB port located on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB por t 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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