Belkin N300 XR user manual Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

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Introduction

5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:

•Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network

•The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service

•Most online banking websites

•Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.

A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management setting in Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1–4 in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issues.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking

or call Belkin Technical Support.

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Contents Surf N300 XR Table Of Contents Introduction Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phone Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product Features Compatibility with 802.11b/g products Difficult-to-wire environmentsApplications and Advantages Product Specifications USB ConnectorPackage Contents System RequirementsImportant Install the Software Before Inserting the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installation Process for Windows XP Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working TroubleshootingCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the InternetData transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?Technical Support Australia New Zealand Singapore EuropeFederal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Radiation Exposure Statement ModificationsIndustry Canada Statement IC Radiation Exposure StatementEuropean Compliance Statement What the period of coverage is What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? How to get service How state law relates to the warranty
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