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WIRELESS DUAL-BAND
User Manual
F9K1107 8820-00920 Rev. A00
Travel Router
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Box ............................................ 1 Initial Setup ................................................. 1 Getting to Know Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel ................................................. 4 Back Panel .................................................. 5 Technical Details . .
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GETTING STARTED What’s in the Box Initial Setup 1. Connect your Router to the Ethernet (network) connector in Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router your hotel room. (You may use either the cable provided by the hotel or the cable provided with your Travel Router.) Carrying Case Ethernet Cable Power Supply CD with User Manual In some regions, the Travel Router includes Plug Adapters to support the various plug types in your region. US: No plug adapters included EMEA: UK, EU adapters included 1
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GETTING STARTED 3. Connect the power adapter to the Travel 2. If you purchased your Travel Router in Europe or Asia, it shipped Router using the provided cable. with adapters for the various plug types in your region. Please attach the appropriate plug type to the power adapter. 2
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GETTING STARTED 4. Plug the power adapter into the wall to start up your Travel Router. Manual Setup Using Your Browser In your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type 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” into your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the Enter key. ® 5. Connect your devices to your Wi-Fi network. The Tra
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER B) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button Front Panel 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 A the WPS feature on your Router, refer to the Router’s web interface. The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection. Off: Idle B Blinking Blue: The Router is listening
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER Back Panel Reset Button There is a reset button on the bottom of the Router, which can be depressed using a paper clip or other small object. You may use this button if you need to reset the Travel Router for B some reason. See the Troubleshooting section for more details. A A) WAN Connector Connect your hotel Internet connection to this port using the Ethernet cable provided by the hotel or the cable included with your Router. B) USB Power Port This port is for t
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TECHNICAL DETAILS Technical Features System Requirements • B r o a d b an d I n t er n e t ser v i c e wit h R J 4 5 E th er n e t c on n e c t i on Wireless Standards with Link Rate: • A t le a s t on e c om put er wit h: • I E E E 8 0 2 . 1 1n (u p t o 3 0 0 M b p s * ) • I E E E 8 0 2 . 1 1g (u p t o 5 4 M b p s * ) Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol • I E E E 8 0 2 . 1 1a (u p t o 5 4 M b p s * ) ® ® • I E E E
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USING YOUR ROUTER Opening the Router Firmware’s Web Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface In your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type The following steps show you how to update your Router’s firmware using its web interface. You do not need to be connected in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If to the Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself. you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, type
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USING YOUR ROUTER 7. Click on “Firmware Update” toward the 9. Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click bottom of the left-hand menu. the “Open” button in the lower-right corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. 8. Click the “Browse” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. Note: The firmware version in the image below is depicted as an example. 8 8
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USING YOUR ROUTER 10. Click the “Update” button. Resetting the Router Reset Button 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. 11. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue
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USING YOUR ROUTER 4. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column Restoring the Router to Default under the “Utilities” heading. 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://192.168.2.1”. 5.
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USING YOUR ROUTER 6. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All 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 minutes. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings. 11
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY My wireless network performance is slow, Troubleshooting inconsistent, suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a VPN connection . Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly . and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Other factors If the light on the front of the Router is solid blue, then your Router that wi
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Limiting the wireless transmit rate I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on my Router . Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve range and 1. Log in to your Router by visiting http://router/ with your web browser. connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the transmission rate. To change this property in Windows, go to the screen. You will be a
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router . 1. Log in to your Router. Visit http://router/ with your web browser. Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you have never set a password, leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit.” 2. Click “Wireless” in the left-hand menu. Then click “Security” just below that. 3. Select the
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY 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 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support 15
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY What is not covered by this warranty? Belkin International, Inc ., Limited All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not 2-Year Product Warranty provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts What this warranty
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, equipment to Belkin, Bel
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REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa against harmful interference in a residential installation. Vista, CA 90094, dec
