Belkin AC1800 - Manuals

3 gEtting startED 3 . Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. If your modem has a batter y 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.

4 gEtting startED 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 t...

6 gEtting startED 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 ...

7 gEtting startED 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 ser vice card located on the foot of the Router. You will ...

8 gEtting startED 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 ...

9 gEtting startED 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.

10 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...

11 gEtting startED Manually set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also tr y 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 fo...

13 gEtting startED 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.

14 gEtting startED 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.

16 gEtting startED 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.

17 gEtting startED 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 custome...

18 gEtting startED 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.

19 gEtting startED if these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process . If not, we’ll tr y a PPPoE connection next. pppoE connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.” Enter the username and password supplied by your I...

20 gEtting startED If these steps do not work, tr y restarting your modem and repeating the process. If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

21 gEtting startED Android TM (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. Connect Your Wireless Device...

22 gEtting startED Windows ® 7 Your computer provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1. Lef t-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 V...

24 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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 Route...

25 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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. Computers running the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager will be able to make use of the shared device.

26 aDDitional capabilitiEs optional software Usb print and storage center 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.

27 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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 network is located on the network information card found under the foot of your Router. A person usi...

28 aDDitional capabilitiEs Media server by myTwonky Media Ser ver by myTwonky lets your Router stream music, movies, and photos to different DLNA /UPnP devices on your network. In order to use Media Ser ver by myTwonky, you will need to insert a USB storage device with media content into a free USB ...

29 aDDitional capabilitiEs there are four different filtering options:1. Block malicious, adult, and other non-family-friendly sites2. Block malicious and adult sites3. Block malicious sites 4. No filters If you think a site should be added to the filtering list, submit a request at safeweb.norton.c...

30 aDDitional capabilitiEs intellistream Qos Intellistream 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 w...

31 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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.

32 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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 “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Intellistream is now enabled. refresh – This will retest your Internet speed. When you cl...

35 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER a) Modem (Wan) connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. b) Wired (lan) connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables. c) Usb port USB printers, disks, and other USB devices plugged into this ...

37 tEchnical DEtails system requirements Router Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet b...

39 UsING YOUR ROUTER 39 Updating the router’s Firmware via the Web Interface The following steps show you how to update your Router’s firmware using its web interface. You do not need to be connected to the Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself. setup steps: 1 . Locate and downl...

40 UsING YOUR ROUTER 40 4 . Open a web browser on the computer. 5 . In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your keyboard. 6 . Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom. 7 . Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the sc...

41 UsING YOUR ROUTER 41 8 . Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the lower-right corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. 9 . Click the “Update” button.

42 UsING YOUR ROUTER 42 10. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 11 . A second prompt will open telling you the Router will not respond during the upgrade and warning you not to remove the power supply from the Router. Click “OK” once more. Co...

43 UsING YOUR ROUTER resetting the router reset button – red The “Reset ” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factor y default setting...

44 UsING YOUR ROUTER restoring the router to Default settings Using the Web interface symptoms You need to restore the factor y defaults using the web interface. This may be because the Router is not performing as expected or you wish to remove all previously configured settings. setup steps 1 . Ope...

45 UsING YOUR ROUTER 4 . Click on the “Restore Defaults” button. 5 . A warning box will open that says, “ Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”.

46 UsING YOUR ROUTER 6. The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. note: This may take several minutes. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factor y settings.

47 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY troubleshooting i can’t connect to the internet wirelessly . if the light on the front of the router is solid blue, then your Router is connected to the Internet. You may not be connected to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Connect Your Wirele...

49 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY I’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients (computers, game consoles, etc .) are now unable to connect . Your new Router came pre-configured with a network name and password, found printed on an attached card. All clients must use this net...

54 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY technical support Us http://www.belkin.com/suppor t UK http://www.belkin.com/uk /suppor t australia http://www.belkin.com/au/suppor t new Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/suppor t singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk /suppor t AUSTRIA 0820...

55 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY belkin international, inc ., limited 2-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, o...

56 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY how to get service. To get ser vice for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 . Contact Belkin International, Inc., on the telephone number listed on page 54, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following informati...

57 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY how state law relates to the warranty . THIS WARRANT Y CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANT Y OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y, MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNE...

58 REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of conformity with electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference We, Belkin International, Inc., of Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1118, complies with Directives stated in our EU declaration...

59 REGULATORY INFORMATION Europe – EU Declaration of conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and the low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. A copy of the European Union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity” may ...