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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 

network name and password to connect wirelessly to your Router. 

You will need to find the network settings on your client, select the 

network name printed on the card from the list of available networks, 

and enter the password when prompted to join the wireless network.

limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit 

rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless 

cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this 

property in Windows, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network 

Connections”, and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In 

the properties dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” 

tab, then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property.

Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust 

the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause 

periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as 

a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment 

with different connection rates until you find the best one 

for your environment. Note that all available transmission 

rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For 

more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual.

Summary of Contents for F9K1108v1 8820-00973 Rev. A00

Page 1: ...User Manual F9K1108v1 8820 00973 Rev A00 WIRELESS DUAL BAND N ROUTER...

Page 2: ...ystem 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...

Page 3: ...ached 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...

Page 4: ...2 Getting Started 2 3 modem 1 How to Set It Up...

Page 5: ...for the first time this port 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 int...

Page 6: ...ter 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 Route...

Page 7: ...ter 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 conta...

Page 8: ...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 wirel...

Page 9: ...r 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 T...

Page 10: ...ype in anything else such as www 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...

Page 11: ...nu 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 unde...

Page 12: ...s 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 y...

Page 13: ...ork 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...

Page 14: ...utton The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS enabled Wi Fi devices such as computers To use the WPS feature on y...

Page 15: ...o these ports using Ethernet cables C Reset Button This button is used to restart your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly Resetting the Router will preserve your settings This button m...

Page 16: ...e a single IP address across your network SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses Web Based Advanced User In...

Page 17: ...n installed network interface adapter TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Setup Software A computer running Windows XP SP3 32 Bit or h...

Page 18: ...on or ignore it By default this feature is disabled If you want to enable it select Enable and click Apply Changes Note We recommend you use a computer that has a wired connection to the Router Setup...

Page 19: ...f side of the screen you will find Auto Update Firmware Enabling 6 Select Enable by clicking the radio button and then click Apply Changes at the bottom of the screen 4 Click on System Settings in the...

Page 20: ...software for your Router This can be done easily via your computer s system tray or menu bar Setup steps 1 Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon right click for Windows in your system tray Win...

Page 21: ...Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself Setup steps 1 Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin support site Type your part number into the search box in the top right c...

Page 22: ...ddress bar of the web browser type http 192 168 2 1 and press Enter on your keyboard 6 Click Login in the upper right hand corner of the page The Router does not ship with a password so just click Sub...

Page 23: ...reviously Note The firmware version in the images below is depicted as an example Your file name will vary depending on your model and version 9 Select the firmware file by left clicking on it and the...

Page 24: ...ou want to continue with upgrading will appear Click OK 12 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...

Page 25: ...ion in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Router light will begin to...

Page 26: ...rface This may be because the Router is not performing as expected or you wish to remove all previously configured settings Setup steps 1 Open a web browser on the computer 2 In the address bar of the...

Page 27: ...25 using your router 4 Click on Restore Factory Defaults in the left hand column under the Utilities heading 5 Click on the Restore Defaults button...

Page 28: ...your settings will be lost Are you sure you want to do this Click OK 7 The Router will begin the restoring process Once the restore is complete the Router will reboot Note This may take several minute...

Page 29: ...t able to communicate with your Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 Make sure that the wireless hardware on your computer is turned on if available 2 Try connecti...

Page 30: ...of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name 3 If you continue to have no Internet connection refer to Manually Configuring Network Settings in this manual for an alternative setup...

Page 31: ...formation when a static connection is mentioned 4 You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our knowledge base for ISP specific issues go to http ww...

Page 32: ...ection Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause si...

Page 33: ...range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property in Windows go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and doubl...

Page 34: ...2 Click Wireless in the left hand menu Then click Security just below that 3 Select the WPA WPA2 option 4 Enter a password This can be from 8 63 characters of your choice including spaces and punctua...

Page 35: ...ay type in a WEP key manually or generate one from a passphrase Type a phrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button A WEP key is composed of 26 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F For example C...

Page 36: ...ranty Technical Support US http www belkin com support UK http www belkin com uk support Australia http www belkin com au support New Zealand http www belkin com au support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Eur...

Page 37: ...unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount...

Page 38: ...and how to proceed with your claim Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purcha...

Page 39: ...ow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE D...

Page 40: ...t to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio...

Page 41: ...quirements for radio equipment Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC...

Page 42: ...emarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are either registered tradema...

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