Belkin Router AC900 DB User Manual

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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 what your approximate Internet speeds are. 
Click “Run a Speed Test ” and the test will begin.
Once complete you will see the results.  
						

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If your Internet speed is greater than 70Mbps when downloading, Intellistream QoS will only improve your uploading experience.
Refresh – This will retest your Internet speed.
When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes.  
						

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When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes.Intellistream is now enabled.
Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, contact your ISP.  
						

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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
IPv6 Configuration
A new version of Internet Protocol (IP) uses a  128-bit address to implement additional features that are not present in current IP addresses.
Contact your ISP to inquire about their support for IPv6.
Pass-Through 
Devices connected to your Router can talk to each other using native IPv6 packets, but information will be sent to all connected devices. Pass-through is not efficient and is not recommended for consistent use.  
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER
A) Router Status Light
Your Router’s status is shown by the light on the front.
Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source.
Blinking Blue: The Router is starting up.
Solid Blue: The Router is connected to the Internet.
Blinking Amber: The Router can’t detect the modem. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive.
B)  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button
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 WPS, refer to page 9.
The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection.
Off: Idle
Blinking Blue: The Router is listening for a WPS-enabled computer or other device.
Solid Blue: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device.
Amber: A connection was not created.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER
A) Wired (LAN) Connectors
Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables.
B) Modem (WAN) Connector
Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
C) USB Port
USB printers, disks, and other USB devices plugged into this port will be shared on your network. Each USB port has a light that indicates its status.
Off: No USB device is connected or the attached USB device is not in use.
Blinking: Please wait to unplug the device until the light turns off.
On: The USB device is connected and being shared on your network.
D) 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 may also be used to restore the factory default settings. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information.
E) Power Connector
Connect the included power supply to this jack.
Back Panel
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Technical Features
Integrated 802 .11ac Wireless Access PointUtilizing Dual-Band Network technology, your Router creates two separate networks (one at 2.4GHz band and the other at 5GHz band), allowing increased bandwidth to all your connected wireless devices and computers.
NAT IP Address SharingTo save you the cost of adding IP addresses per computer in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to share a single IP address across your network.
SPI FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses.
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) CompatibilityUPnP offers seamless operation of voice and video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.
Web -Based Advanced User InterfaceYou can easily make changes to your Router’s advanced settings through your web browser. These changes can be made from any computer on your network.
Integrated 4-Port Gigabit SwitchYour Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share: printers, data, MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. 
USB PortThe USB port lets you plug in printers, hard drives, and other USB devices to share across your network.  
						

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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 browser
Setup
A computer running Internet Explorer® 8 or higher, Firefox®, Google Chrome™, or Safari®
Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM 
Or a smart device running iOS or Android operating systems
USB Print and Storage Manager
Windows XP SP3 or higher, Windows Vista, or Windows 7; or Mac OS X v10.5 or above 
Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM
50MB of free hard-drive space for installation  
						

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USING YOUR ROUTER
Auto Update on Your Belkin Router
The Router will automatically check for a newer version of firmware every time you log into the dashboard and alert you with a message at the top of the screen if there is an update available. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. 
You will see a series of prompts warning you that the firmware is about to be updated. Please do not disconnect the power from the Router at this time as it could cause the system to fail.  
						

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USING YOUR ROUTER
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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 download the firmware file from the Belkin support site. (Type your part number into the search box in the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title.) 
2 . Save the file to a location on your computer where you can get to it easily, such as your desktop. 
3  . Connect the computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router (refer to image).
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.