Belkin AC1800 DB User manual

User Manual
F9K1118V1 8820-01245 Rev. B00
WIRELESS AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER
AC 1800 DB

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ........................................... 1
What’s in the Box ............................................. 1
Initial Setup.................................................. 1
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ...................... 11
Additional Capabilities ................................... 23
Adding Other USB Devices ...................................23
USB Print and Storage Manager ............................... 26
Guest Access ............................................... 27
Media Server by myTwonky ................................... 28
Content Filtering by Norton....................................29
Intellistream QoS ............................................30
IPv6 Configuration ...........................................33
Getting to Know Your Router ..............................34
Front Panel .................................................34
Back Panel .................................................35
Technical Details ........................................36
Technical Features ..........................................36
System Requirements........................................ 37
Using Your Router .......................................38
Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router..................... 38
Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............39
Resetting the Router .........................................43
Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults.......................43
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ................... 47
Troubleshooting ............................................. 47
Technical Support ...........................................54
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty.........55
Regulatory Information ................................... 58
FCC Statement..............................................58

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What’s in the Box
AC1800 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. 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 AC1800 DB Router
1. 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.
2. Connect your Router to your modem using the cable
(already attached).

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3. 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.
4. 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.
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.
For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please
see the “Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 21.

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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 11.)
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.
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.

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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 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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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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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.

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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 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.

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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.
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.

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Click “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.

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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.”
Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard.
Your Router is now set up and ready to use.

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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.”
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.