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Wireless N r OUTer
User Manual
N600 DB F9K1102V2 8820-01274 Rev. A00
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Table Of CO nTenT s Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . U .s .in .g .Y .o . ur .R .outer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Box ............................................. 1 Auto Update on Your Belkin Router............................. 37 Initial Setup.................................................. 1 Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............ 38 Manually
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD What’s in the box Initial setup N600 DB Wireless N+ Router Where to Place Your Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in Power supply (attached to router) an open location, away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. Raising the Router above Network information card (attached to router) floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal. Quick Setup Guide 1
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD How to set It Up Connect Your n 600 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
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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 When requested, please enter the password password are also printed on the foot of the Router. (security key) provided on the card. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to When your device has connected to the Router, use a browser the wireless network shown on the network ID card. to visit http://router/. The router homep
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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 a
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed. firmware update available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update. 5
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will Simply complete each of the required fields and click help technical support if there is a problem with your Router. “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed. 7
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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 of these software programs, simply click on the button appropriate for your device. 8
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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 “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 l
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manually s et 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 y
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Click “Great, what’s next?” 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. 11
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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. 12
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.” 13
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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. 14
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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.” 15
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.” 16
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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. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process. If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next. 17
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD PPPoe Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.” 18
