Belkin F5D7050 user manual Securing your Wireless Network

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Securing your Wireless Network

Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.

The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.

Network Key=

MyPassword

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Network Card

Network Key=

Network Key=

MyPassword

MyPassword

Wireless G Router

Wireless G Notebook

Network Card

Network Key=

WRONG Password

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Network Card

The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.

Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security

To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the management interface.)

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Contents Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking HardwareAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Difficult-to-wire environments FeaturesApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsSystem Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents Protective Cap Activity LED Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstall the Software Installing and setting up the USB Network AdapterFor desktops For notebooks Product PlacementConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers ’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityStatus Tab More Button Current Profile StringSignal Access Point AP List TabNetwork Name BandProfile Tab Creating a Profile How to update the Access Point AP list informationSite Information Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Encryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkSecuring your Wireless Network Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network does not appear in AP List Name of your wireless network appears in AP ListPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityData transfer is sometimes slow Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the InternetTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Technical SupportFederal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Europe-European Union Notice ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWireless G USB Network Adapter