Belkin F9K1117V2 User manual

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AC900 DB Wi-Fi® Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router
USER MANUAL
8820-01287 Rev. A00
F9K1117V2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
What’s in the Box
Initial Setup
Advanced Tools & Settings
The Belkin Router Manager
Adding Computers to Your Network
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
Additional Capabilities
Adding USB Devices
USB Print and Storage Manager
Guest Access
Media Server
Website Filters by Norton
IntelliStream QoS
IPv6 Configuration
Getting to Know Your Router
Front Panel
Back Panel
Technical Details
Technical Features
System Requirements
Using Your Router
Enabling Auto Update on Your Router
Updating Your Router via Your System Tray or Menu Bar
Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface
Resetting the Router
Restoring your Router to Factory Defaults
Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty
Troubleshooting

Technical Support
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
Getting Started
What’s in the Box
AC900 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band 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.
HowtoSetItUp
Connect Your AC900 DB Router
1. Turn off your modem by
disconnecting its power supply.
2. Connect your Router to your
modem using the cable (already attached).

[You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG “QIG_F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf”]
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port). Also, new belkin branding on the side, suggest saving new image as a different file
name>]]
3. Power up your modem by
plugging in its power supply.
4. Power up your Router by
plugging in its power supply.

[You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG “QIG_F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf”]
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port). Also, new belkin branding on the side, suggest saving new image as a different file
name>]]
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.

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.
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.
The Belkin Router Manager
[N600SCREENSHOTOFTRAYAPPMENU(TBD)]
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.
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.
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.

Manual Setup
If you know what sort of Internet service you have, you might try a
manual setup. For this, you will need a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone,
tablet, or computer.
Connect to Your Router
Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin
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.pdf” provided]
When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided
on the card.
Take a moment to look at the light on the front of the Router. If it
is solid blue, your Router was able to connect to the Internet
automatically.
[Image of front of the router with blue LED (needs creating)]
If not, please proceed to “Manually Set Up Your Internet
Connection” on page XX.

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.
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://192.168.2.1/

The status of your Internet connection is shown in the
upper right corner of the router homepage. If after a few
moments it says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf
the Internet.
[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07
14.pdf” provided for guideline]
If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left.
[Zoomed in image of the “Connection Type” option in the
homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided for
guideline]
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.pdf” provided for
guideline]
A service name is generally not required. Hit “Apply Changes.”
The Router will restart.

[Image of the service name page – see “Tested QIG 2011 07
14.pdf” provided for guideline]
If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,”
you’re done! You can surf the Internet.
[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07
14.pdf” provided for guideline]
If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and
repeating the process.
If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.
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.pdf”
provided for guideline]

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,”
you’re done! You can surf the Internet.
[Image of browser showing “connected” homepage – see “Tested QIG 2011 07
14.pdf” provided for guideline]
If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and
repeating the process.
[Be sure to use the correct icons, see the QIG F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf for an
idea]
Connect Your Wireless Devices
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® 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. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks.
3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked to do so, enter
your network password
Windows® 7
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® and Windows XP
Your device provides a menu of available wireless 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 (Vista)” from the menu.
3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked, enter your
network password (network key).
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.
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.
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port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).
USBPrintandStorageManager
TheUSBPrintandStorageManagerhelpstomanageandmonitor
theuseofyourUSBprinters,scanners,harddrives,andother

devicesthatareconnectedtoyourRouter’sUSBportandshared
acrossyournetwork.USBPrintandStorageManagerisfoundin
theBelkinRouterManagericondisplayedinyoursystemtray
(Windows)ormenubar(Mac).
WhenyouhaveoneormoreUSBdevicesattachedtoyourRouter,
themainactionsforthosedevicesareavailabledirectlyfromthe
BelkinRouterMonitormenu.

GuestAccess
YoucanallowgueststouseyourInternetconnectionwithout
joiningyourpersonalnetwork.Thenetworknameandpassword
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. These devices
include certain gaming systems, televisions, Blu-ray players, and cell phones.
There are several settings in the configuration page:

When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will start applying your changes.
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.
Website filtering may not work as intended if:
1. You are connecting through a VPN router.
2. You are routing traffic through a proxy server.
3. You have previously visited the site and it has been stored in your cache.
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.