Belkin F5D8010 user manual Changing the Wireless Security Settings

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Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility

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

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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 the Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point), 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.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

The Belkin Wireless G Router and Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/ Access Point are equipped with the latest WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.

To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the wireless section using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the security settings.)

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Contents Wireless Pre-N Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointCordless Phone Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product FeaturesProduct Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages Card Connector Package ContentsSystem Requirements Activity LEDInstalling and Setting Up the Card Section Install the Wireless Client Utility Installing and Setting Up the CardInstallation is now complete Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityNavigating the User Interface Show Bssid Using the Expanded View Network ListAllow Roaming ScanSetting Wireless Network Preferences Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityService Set Identifier Profile NameSecurity Settings Box Save & Activate Power SettingsCancel Start Ad-Hoc NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods Bit WEPEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Authentication Signal QualityPower Consumption BssidCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Network List Power LED does not come on Card is not working TroubleshootingSignal strength is poor Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the InternetData transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequency Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support FCC Statement InformationInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FI Interoperability Certificate Wireless Pre-N