Belkin F5D6051 user manual Avoid obstacles and possible sources of interference, Cordless phones

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Introduction

2. Avoid obstacles and possible sources of interference

Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

Refrigerators

Washers and/or dryers

Metal cabinets

Large aquariums

Metallic-based UV tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that such objects are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point).

3. Cordless phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or Access Points and your wireless-enabled computers.

Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone is probably interfering.

If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network.

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 15 of this User Manual), and move your Wireless

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Contents Wireless B USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Important Factors for Placement and SetupCordless phones Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid obstacles and possible sources of interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Applications and Advantages Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents Link LED Green Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network AdapterDesktop Stand USB CableSoftware and Driver Installation You can install your Adapter in three easy stepsInstalling The Adapter Plug the Adapter into your Computer Let Windows Finish the InstallationSection Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilitySection Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Update Button Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XPSignal Strength Navigation ButtonsConnecting to a Wireless Network Advanced Button Using the Quick Connect ScreenNetwork Name Ssid Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Creating and Using a Profile Using the Profiles Manager ViewUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Default Ad-Hoc Channel Power Save ModePrioritizing your Profiles Advanced OptionsSetting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Using Power Save ModeShowing the Icon in System Tray Turning the Radio OffEncryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkSecuring your Wi-Fi Network Bit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Wrong Password Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupSecuring your Wireless Network Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power 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 InternetSignal strength is poor Troubleshooting Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 Wireless ComparisonWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyFederal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementModifications Belkin Tech Support