Belkin F5D7001 user manual Securing your Wi-FiNetwork

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Securing your Wi-Fi®Network

Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.

Encryption Methods:

Name	64-bit Wired	128-bit	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
	Equivalent Privacy	Encryption	Protected	Protected
			Access	Access

Acronym	64-bit WEP	128-bit WEP	WPA-TKIP	WPA-AES

Security	Good	Better	Best	Best

Features	Static keys	Static keys	Dynamic key	Dynamic key
			encryption	encryption
			and mutual	and mutual
			authentication	authentication
	Encryption keys	Added security	TKIP (temporal	AES
	based on RC4	over 64-bit	key integrity	(Advanced
	algorithm (typically	WEP using a	protocol)	Encryption
	40-bit keys)	key length of	added so	Standard)
		104 bits, plus	that keys are	does not
		24 additional	rotated and	cause any
		bits of system-	encryption is	throughput
		generated data	strengthened	loss.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Overview Product FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMCompatibility with 802.11b products Frequently changing environmentsDetachable Antenna Product Specifications Card ConnectorActivity LED green Link LED orangeSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstall the Software Installing and Setting Up the CardInsert the Card into the Computer Installing and Setting Up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting Up the Card Installation is now complete Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable RadioAvailable Networks Add, Remove Preferred NetworksSystem Tray Icon PropertiesAny Available Network Access Point Preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the Network key box Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Client IP Address SignalNetwork Connection Type Radio StateClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Click on the Diagnostics tab Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionControl Registers Sprom Format VersionInterrupt Test Loopback TestLED Test Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Card is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System 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 FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support

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