Belkin Router AC900 DB User Manual

User Manual
F9K1117 8820-01310 Rev. A00
WIRELESS AC+ GIGABIT ROUTER
AC900 DB 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What’s in the Box.............................................1Initial Setup..................................................1Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ......................10
Additional Capabilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Adding Other USB Devices ...................................24USB Print and Storage...

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What’s in the Box
AC900 DB Wireless AC+ 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.
GETTING STARTED  

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GETTING STARTED
How to Set It Up 
Connect Your AC900 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 its power...

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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.
For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please see the “Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 20.
When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided...

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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 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 an Internet...

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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.  

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

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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.  

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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.