Belkin Router AC900 DB User Manual

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6 . Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom. 7 .  Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously.
Note:  
The firmware version in the image above is depicted as an example. Your file name will vary depending on your model and version.    

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9 . Click the “Update” button.
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. 
Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully.
8 .  Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the...

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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 factory default settings by using the “Reset” button. Use the restore option 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...

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Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface
Symptoms
You need to restore the factory 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 . Open a web browser on the computer. 
2.  In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192.168.2.1”. 
3 . Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities”...

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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”.
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 factory settings.  

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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 Wireless Devices” on page 20 of this manual for instructions.
If your Windows XP computer is running SP2, you will not be able to set up the Router via the wireless setup process. You will need to either update to...

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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...

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Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security?
The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Windows XP and some older network hardware may require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.
I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on my Router .
1 . Log in to your Router by visiting “http://router/” or “http://192.168.2.1” with your web browser. Click “Security” under the WiFi heading. You should now be on the Security page.
2 . Under...

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I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router .
1 . Log in to your Router. Visit “http://router/” or “http://192.168.2.1” with your web browser. Click “Security” under the WiFi heading. You should now be on the Security page.
2 . Under Security Mode, select the “128-bit WEP” option.
3 .  You may type in a WEP key manually, or generate one from a passphrase. Type a phrase in the “Passphrase” field and click the “Generate”...

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A printer I plugged into the USB port is not showing up on my computer .
1 . Try unplugging and re-plugging the printer. Please check that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router.
2 . To print to a printer attached to the Router, your computer must have that printer’s driver installed. Please check that the driver is installed.
3 .  The printer may not be set to auto-connect. Open the USB Print and Storage Center. Check that the printer appears in the...