Belkin AC 1600 DB User manual

USER MANUAL
F9K1119 • 8860-00004 Rev. A01
WIRELESS AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER
AC1600 DB

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started............................................................1
What’s in the Box................................................................1
Initial Setup .....................................................................1
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ......................................10
Additional Capabilities...................................................22
Adding Other USB Devices .................................................... 24
USB Print and Storage Center ..................................................25
Guest Access...................................................................26
Media Server by myTwonky.....................................................27
Website Filters. Powered by Norton............................................ 28
Intellistream QoS .............................................................. 29
IPv6 Configuration .............................................................32
Getting to Know Your Router............................................. 33
Front Panel.....................................................................33
Back Panel .................................................................... 34
Technical Details ........................................................ 35
Technical Features .............................................................35
System Requirements ..........................................................36
Using Your Router .......................................................37
Auto Update on Your Belkin Router.............................................37
Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ......................... 38
Resetting the Router ...........................................................41
Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults ......................................41
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty .................................44
Troubleshooting...............................................................44
Technical Support ............................................................. 49
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty .....................50
Regulatory Information .................................................. 53
FCC Statement .................................................................53

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What’s in the Box
AC1600 DB Wi-Fi 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.
Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal.
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How to Set It Up
Connect Your AC1600 DB Router
Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. Some modems have a
battery backup; this will need to be disconnected at this time as well.
Connect your Router to your modem using the cable (already attached).
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.

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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.
For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please see the
“Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 20.
When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided on
the card.
When your device has connected to the Router, use a browser
to visit http://router/. The router homepage will appear.

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If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the
router homepage.
Click the “Detect my connection” button in green. (If you would rather set up
the Router manually, click the “set it up manually” link and proceed to page 10.)
After several moments, your Router should automatically detect your Internet
connection and restart. This can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes
depending on your connection type.
If your Router is unable to establish an Internet connection on its own, you
may be asked to restart your modem or provide a username and password if
your connection requires one. Follow the on-screen instructions provided.

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Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a firmware update
available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update.
If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed.

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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
“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. You will then have to connect
to the new network.

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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 “Complete Registration.”
If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed.

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At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with
your Router.
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 the
button appropriate for your device.

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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 and hold for two seconds.
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.
When finished installing optional software, click “Thanks, take me to
the dashboard.”
Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router
is set up and ready to use.

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Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also try visiting
http://192.168.2.1/. The Router’s Welcome page should appear.
Click the “Set it up manually” link. Please select the type of connection
your ISP provides. Refer to page 16 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.
At the next screen you will be invited to change your network name and
password. Reusing your previous network name (SSID) and password makes
connecting your existing devices to the new router much easier.

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If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and click
“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. You will then have to connect to the new
network. Please refer to page 20 to do this.
Click “Great, what’s next?”

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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 “Complete Registration.” If
you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed.
At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with
your Router.

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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 the
button appropriate for your device.
When finished installing optional software, click “Thanks, take me to the dashboard.”

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Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is
now set up and ready to use.
The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper left corner of
the Router’s homepage.
If it does not say “Online,” troubleshooting information will be displayed.

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Manually Configuring Your Router’s Internet from the Dashboard
To set up your ISP connection manually, select “ISP Connection Type”
from the list under the header “WAN Settings.”

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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.”

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A host name is generally not required. Hit “Save.” The Router will restart.
If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Online,” you’re done! You can
surf the Internet.
If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process.
If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.

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