User manual BELKIN SURF AC1200

[. . . ] Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface . 36 Getting Started What’s in the Box AC1200 DB Wireless AC+ Gigabit 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. 1 Getting Started How to Set It Up Connect Your AC1200 DB Router Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. [. . . ] USB Port The USB port lets you plug in printers, hard drives, and other USB devices to share across your network. 35 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 36 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. 37 using your router 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. 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. Save the file to a location on your computer where you can get to it easily, such as your desktop. Connect the computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router (refer to image). In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192. Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. Note:  he firmware version in the image above is T depicted as an example. Your file name will vary depending on your model and version. Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the lower-right corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?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. 40 using your router 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. [. . . ] Other applications, such as handheld PCs or similar devices, have not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc. [. . . ]