Belkin F9K1108V1 User Manual

WIRELESS DUAL-BAND N ROUTER

User Manual

F9K1108v1 8820-00973 Rev. A00

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

Additional Capabilities .......................................11

Getting to Know Your Router .............................. 12

Front Panel .................................................12

Back Panel .................................................13

Technical Details ........................................ 14

Technical Features ..........................................14

System Requirements........................................15

Using Your Router ....................................... 16

Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router.....................16

Updating Your Router via Your System Tray ....................18

Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............19

Resetting the Router .........................................23

Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults.......................23

Restoring the Router to Default Set tings Using the Web Inter face ...24

Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...................27

Troubleshooting .............................................27

Technical Support ...........................................34

Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty.........35

Regulatory Information ...................................38

FCC Statement..............................................38

CE Statement ...............................................39

GETTING STARTED

What’s in the Box

Wireless Dual-Band N Router

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.

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How to Set It Up

modem

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1. Connect your Router’s Ethernet cable to your modem’s Ethernet

port (on the back of your modem). This port might be labeled differently on your particular modem. If you are adding a Router for the first time, this por t may be connected to your computer by an Ethernet cable. It is OK to disconnect your computer and plug the Router into the modem instead.

2. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet.

3. Put the CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t

open automatically, please browse to your CD drive and double-click on the Belkin Setup CD icon.

Setup

4. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.

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5. 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 your Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference.

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6. 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.

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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 Ser vice 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.

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Router Settings User Manual

Network problem detected…

Check for Updates Options Exit

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 set tings, 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.

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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Manual Setup Using Your Browser

In your browser, type “ http://router ” (you do not need to t ype in anything else such as “ww w”). 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 “www”). Then press the Enter key.

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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.

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Manually

If you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can manually add these items to your network.

1. Locate the wireless-network-connections option on your computer or wireless device.

2. Select your Belkin Router from the list of available networks. You can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID) from the card located underneath the foot of your Router.

3. Enter your network password (located on your network information card).

Your wireless device will take a few moments to connect to your network. If the connection is not made the first time, try this process again. If you still have dif ficulty connecting to your network after trying this process a few times, see the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual for help with connecting to your network.

Note: In some cases you may be prompted to select the security type. It is printed on the card for your convenience.

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 you’d like to add to your network.

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Additional Capabilities

Guest Access

You can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. The network name and password for the guest net work is located on the net work information card found under the foot of your Router.

A person using your guest network will be able to join without a password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web. They will need to enter the guest password into this page to continue.

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